Strata Covered Jar in Black by Gartner Blade Art Glass

Danielle Blade and Stephen Gartner collaborate to create this Strata Series Covered Jar shown in black with an avian finial. Each piece starts with a rich opaque color, over which a design resembling that of marble or rock strata is inlaid.

Business partners since1996, Stephen and Danielle work together combining their ideas and techniques. The results are exquisite works of art and functional lamps, pendant lighting and vases. The inspiration for their work comes from both primitive and contemporary cultures. Natural elements like bone, wood, leaves, and vines are incorporated into their work. Their work merges traditional hand blown glass techniques with innovative color patterns and sculpting.